The Turkish delegation, led by Lieutenant General Tuncay Altuğ, held a series of working meetings with senior officials of the Azerbaijan Army, according to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Hikmet Mirzayev, welcomed the guests and provided an overview of the service and combat activities of the Azerbaijan Army's Land Forces. He highlighted the reforms undertaken, the efforts to align the Azerbaijan Army with the Turkish Armed Forces model, and the significant achievements attained as a result of these initiatives.
It was emphasized that Azerbaijani-Turkish military cooperation, rooted in the principles of brotherhood and friendship, plays a crucial role in the establishment and development of the Azerbaijan Army's Land Forces.
At a subsequent meeting held at the Central Command Post of the Air Force, Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Namig Islamzade, welcomed the delegation from the Turkish Armed Forces Land Forces Command. He expressed his satisfaction in hosting the delegation and provided them with a comprehensive overview of the post's activities.
It was stated that the military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Türkiye is key to advancing various fields, including the Air Force, and it plays a vital role in strengthening military aviation.
The Turkish delegation then visited the headquarters of the Azerbaijan Navy, where they met with 1st Grade Captain Shahin Mammadov, who is temporarily acting as the Commander of the Navy.
During a tour of the main Navy base, the Turkish delegation was given detailed information about the base’s activities. The successes of the sailors from both countries in international exercises were also discussed.
The meeting concluded with a detailed exchange of views on the importance of joint exercises, mutual exchange of experience, and other areas of interest.
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